Irish Lad Explains 'The Foggy Dew'

[@Fran_van_der_Geld]

The "Foggy Dew" was written by Fr (later Canon) Charles O’Neill (1887-1963) from Portglenone, County Antrim, a priest of the Diocese of Down and Connor who was then a curate at St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast, and later in life was parish priest of Kilcoo and later Newcastle, County Down. O'Neill was ordained in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth in 1912. The music is from a manuscript that was in possession of Kathleen Dallat, sister of Michael Dallat of Ballycastle. That manuscript gives Carl Hardebeck as the arranger. It is the same air as the traditional love song The Moorlough Shore. "The Foggy Dew" is a product of the political situation in Ireland in the aftermath of the Easter Rising and World War I.

[@RolandBirchby]

Davy, these clips are brilliantly informative; an Englishman,sure,but I am also a founder member of the "Dubliners Club" way back in the 60s- I have every one of their recordings,and often wanted more background detail for a number of their songs-you certainly have "come up with the goods"- keep them coming! Best regards, Roland Birchby

[@Jen999]

Tom Barry is a grand hero.. glad to hear you mentioned him as one of the WwI soldiers who came back after the war to train soldiers in Ireland.. he was one of my Dads heroes .. The Foggy Dew is beautiful.. and your explanation of how it was written was appreciated.. Btw.. your new background.. with the sound of a stream singing in the background.. is beyond beautiful🌹☘️ Jen999💙

[@davyholden]

Thanks so much Jen! 😊

[@Jen999]

@@davyholden So welcome you are Davy.. just received your book snd love it so.. thank you🌹☘️

[@NotreDame4_Life-jk2gh]

You should make an Irish urban legends video

[@davyholden]

Maybe someday!

[@hibernii]

I second this

[@johnmchenry5472]

There was A song "Ireland was Ireland when England was a pup don't remember the rest I'm 76 now I am McHenry reading the history of my Sir name GOD BLESS

[@Pylote1]

Well he will be good suggestion

[@TheAutisticFrog]

@@davyholdenwell that was quick

[@daliOtter]

I lived in Hawaii for a year at a youth hostile where I met Finbar Cafferkey (I am unsure about the spelling of his last name) He was from Achill Island which is one of the few places you can surf in Ireland and his dream was to come to Hawaii to go surfing in water that you didn't need a wetsuit. He heard me listening to The Foggy Dew one night and explained the song to me. We spent many a night talking Irish history and music. He taught me the truth about the potato famine lies that are still taught to this day and showed me how to write my name in Gaelic. Finbar was one of the 1% of Irishmen that could speak his native tongue fluently and how similar it was that native Hawaiians could only speak their native tongue at the same percent. I miss those times and really wished that I had kept in touch with him.

[@malcolmlagares8245]

Irish History always brings me to tears.

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

Hearing this song does bring tears to the eyes through the Foggy Dew. 🍀kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnKWh2Rreapqgs0🍀

[@malcolmlagares8245]

@@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 Love that version. 😊Thank you.

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

@@malcolmlagares8245 🍀kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TNiZ6MZsaUeZo🍀

[@1258-Eckhart]

How beautiful to have the waters of a stream tinkling in the background and not some YT commons ditty as so often.

[@davyholden]

Can’t beat the outdoors! 😊

[@Jen999]

Absolutely agree .. know its more difficult to manage .. but the videos you do ., especially the ones where you stand at the sites .. pull the viewers right back into the history., truly a memorable and surreal experience, this⚘☘

[@nalusan]

In Germany this is regarded a typical irish folk sing since the 70ies, made popular by The Dubliners. I just looked it up and well, happy to understand it eventually.

[@Elder74]

One of my fav Irish songs.

[@rubyjohn]

Very informative. Thank you for the great work! -- Regards from a random Taiwanese

[@MrGelly70]

I was born Mexican, but my heart is Irish! Erin go brag the San Patricios gallant men who gave their lives for Mexico! Their names are inscribed in gold in the Legislative Palace in CDMX next to the names of the founding fathers of Mexico. 🇲🇽 and 🇮🇪 forever friends!!!!!!!!

[@Sean-EFC]

Greetings from Ireland Mo Chara

[@Andrewhicks-t4i]

I have commented as an Englishman about these gems of information, keep making these clips, your history is important, don't let anyone edit, censor or rewrite your history. Finally, in these difficult times for lreland, keep fighting. don't let your government destroy your culture and identity.

[@csnyc-community-announcements]

As an Irish person, I hope you understand that the enemy is not immigrants, it is capitalism. Banks/cops/landlords are our problem, and the zoning laws they pass. i hope you are not encouraging the idea that immigrants and refugees are a threat to be feared or fought, in Ireland or anywhere else. Irish diaspora stands with all other diasporas and against all borders and other forms of fascism

[@Dreadybear.Ichode]

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[@thebreakdown7753]

Andrew that is no Irish person.

[@cerealkiller7734]

Excited for this one.

[@embracethemadness8302]

Loved this. Just was listening to Sinéad O'Connor singing The Foggy Dew. Would like you to try to explain the early troubles that eventually led to Hunger Strike in Long Kesh. Sean South also deserves our undying respect and gratitude brother. Stay safe from County Antrim.

[@peterallison-ex4yy]

Love the fact that Charles was a native of my home county Antrim. Such a great detail in the lead up Davy really appreciate your hard work you put it to bring us this. Terrific as always ....your the man!! Go raibh maith agat 🇮🇪💚🍀✊

[@davyholden]

Thank you Peter 😊

[@KeshHarp]

Up Antrim - Up Belfast - Up Clonard!!!

[@peterallison-ex4yy]

@@KeshHarp Falls road man myself . West is best . Up the rebels ✊🇮🇪

[@mch12311969]

Thank you for the story behind this evocative song.

[@larrydee8859]

As always; Great Work Davy! Thanks again for another fantastic, Irish revolutionary history lesson! This is one my most favorite beautifully moving, Irish revolutionary songs! (This was one the first songs, I learned to play on the flute, too.) Thanks again for this great history lesson, Davy! I can't wait for your next Irish history lesson.

[@davyholden]

Thanks so much 😁

[@dilandenizgezgin]

Great video! I am Turkish and I like Irish history and Irish folk songs so much. And this song… such a beautiful. "'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky Than at Suvla or Sud el Bar," This line always makes me cry. I think Turkish people and Irish people fought for their freedom with the same spirit. Greetings from Turkiye. Thanks for the video. Go raibh maith agat! ☘

[@cd87104]

so good davy, so good. cheers boyo

[@davyholden]

Thank you!

[@sandidavis820]

This is so beautiful to know. I hope I have not missed too much. I am in the hospital, but I made sure my phone went with me. Once I am back to work, I still want to get your book, I can hardly wait to read it. Thank you, Davy

[@davyholden]

I hope you’re ok Sandi! 💚

[@sandidavis820]

@@davyholden just my bleeding ulcer acting up. I'll be okay. They gave me blood and it has stopped bleeding. Should be home in a couple of days.

[@danbreen6946]

Great Stuff Young Davy 🇮🇪🍀🇵🇸

[@davyholden]

Thank you bud!

[@15098D]

I love how much history is worked into this song

[@living2ndchildhood598]

As an American of direct (Swiney) Irish descent, I am thrilled to have recently found your channel!! I will continue subscribing. Our family started coming to America very early as they were running from the long arm of the crown.

[@davyholden]

Thank you so much my friend 😊💚

[@moonshinershonor202]

Easter 2024 so much has changed and so little. If we aren't all free no one is free. R.I.P. Fenians, the world shall never forget your courage against slavery. Could I have a prayer for my dear Mexico, whose people are extorted and pillaged by the narcos and corrupt?

[@Kilcommons1]

Really enjoying learning the origins of these songs. 👍

[@brendanmaguire4134]

Great stuff Davy. Ty ✌

[@skyking8420]

Thank you Go raibh Maith agat, I was wondering about the tune A Nation Once Again juxtapositioned against A Soldiers Song and if they both qualify as National Anthems?

[@seanpatrickmcdevitt]

That is nice to learn the history of that song. The Sinéad O'Connor song of it is very good

[@jimsweep9291]

Brilliant story again bro,🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🕊️

[@pemj7360]

One of my favourite songs . Is Rebel heart by the wolfhounds

[@jetta.silence6356]

Ty for this bit of history. Love from St.John's Newfoundland! Sláinte

[@markhaynes9442]

Brilliant, Davy! I am learning so much and I appreciate your work. Keep it up! Lord bless!

[@michaelcoughlan9603]

I know it more recent history and might be outside of your wheelhouse but I’d love a breakdown of Zombie by the cranberries

[@PatrickCurran-e8u]

My 1st cousins the Harrington brothers. Played in Newfoundland for years. Made several albums. Monto on the rock Cape spear. One of them is Paul harrigton.

[@rickcorcoran543]

I grew up in that area. Most of us in that part are diaspora Irish many of whom " got lost" while fishing for british merchants on the Grand Banks . Many's a dory that found it's way through the fog to Newfoundland shores but couldn't find the way back to the ship 😂

[@arctrader]

Great stuff sir

[@odzychris7996]

Excellent! You're gorgeous. Your hair is beautiful!

[@jeffreyhicks4651]

Wow thank you so much for this incredibly interesting history

[@suzibee9796]

I love your informative videos. I do wonder if there's information about the animals that served alongside our countrymen. In one of the photos shown in this video, there was a dog with the men. I'd love to know about any service animals (dogs, horses, mules, etc) that assisted our lads.

[@Jen999]

Just read your comment .. and also wondered about the dog .. a video about them would be intriguing :)

[@sovereignbrehon]

Thank you, Love! Question for you I learned that line as "their BONES we'd keep where the Fenians sleep" and I've seen in now as 'names' and here 'graves.' Are you aware of what the original said? I'm finicky about it because I believe bones are like hard drives and switching BONES with NAMES or, better GRAVES dilutes so much of the power of that line. Thank you! Love your channel!

[@Jimmy-nr4kr]

Well done thank you for that

[@stephenconlon]

History of the James Connolly song and tune

[@patrickthompson9022]

thanks man.

[@mcsorleypeter]

Davy, could you break down Manic 2000😂

[@davyholden]

😂

[@claire121]

Brilliant video again 👏 👌 👍

[@phillipnoone8044]

I hope everything works out with the flood. Thank you very much for your objective & informative videos.

[@IslaBolen-y6w]

Love this video!!!!

[@joelx817]

great video and wonderful explanation... however.. all I want to know is where you got that peacoat!

[@djscottdog1]

Its a great song

[@grandmaxtarkin3567]

I have family out there. I’m trying to ditch US and I hope I meet some lads out there. Cheers from west coast, USA😊

[@jamesm.3829]

Some of the bravest men to ever exist.

[@Acookiegod123]

Hi

[@davyholden]

Howdy

[@jamesconnolly2455]

How about an analysis o' 'The Croppy Boy' please. A Maoist composer in London made it into a sort of symphony?

[@ejnarbrochmann]

My mothers (One of) favor Irish songs .DK.

[@DaleBPOOL]

My bloodline stems from catholic Irishmen who *voluntarily* fought for the Union Jack in the beginning of 1914, they then resided in England probably due to the 1916 rising. It’s crazy to think I would have an entirely different culture, identity and alignment had they simply stayed at home and instead committed to the revolution, the butterfly effect eh?

[@519djw6]

*I have a recording of the Irish tenor John McCormick singing "The Foggy Dew," but it was a romantic love song and had nothing to do with the Irish rebellion. Could someone please explain the reason that the same melody has two completely different lyrics?*

[@dubcindub15]

Ah Luke Kelly made the song a classic waaaaay before Sinead O'Connor did.

[@TheJFKExperience1963]

Bros dressed like the far cry 4 antagonist and I'm all for it

[@jofasable]

My grand mother lost two brothers to world war 1. these people were proud of the men who fought. she would say, do not stare at a poppy or you will go blind. they would turn their heads away.in shame of that flower. nobody remembered them as British soldiers, they were remembered as family who died fighting. and would turn in their grave to be remembered as British soldiers. Councils all over Ireland are sneaking in monuments shaming these boys memory's. i hope some day all these monuments to British soldiers are dug up and sent over to England. with the council men tied to them.

[@operationcreation5583]

I don't really get it. They fought for Britain, fighting in British Uniforms but she doesn't want to remember them as soldiers serving Britain? Just as family who fought in ww1, but realistically, they did fight for Britain.

[@danybloxgamer_]

How sad, poor men, I hope they find eternal rest.

[@MichaelCarroll-x4m]

Yes ive found my music 🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵 rave cramp just sets brain cancer off (whashinlines) were it came from didn't i think it was going do something like that

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

🍀

[@Mcu_girl]

Will you be out making this I wana see you (also hopefully that dosnt sound like in stalking you)

[@davyholden]

Haha I’m down there every Monday usually

[@rhettoneill836]

Would u please do history of Danny Boy❤

[@bob1967-p6r]

my grandmother said her father was killed in a London bar because he was catholic. This was WW1. he just came back from WW1.my great aunt never the liked British she spoke Gaelic first. She lost her stepfather for the same reason

[@RonnieBlueeyesOfficial]

☘️🍀🇺🇸

[@Catchyalater_Fishing_Co]

my people

[@bob1967-p6r]

they were from Balionslough it the wrong spelling it was Galway.

[@TomTremayne]

I wish you'd gone thru' the song line-by-line as well.........

[@KeilaRamirez-xl3xk]

do you like Argentina.

[@billhuber2964]

As an American I can see your very passionate about your country as I'm very passionate about mine. My compliments sir. 🇮🇪 🇺🇸

[@JohnMclellan-um1rj]

some say the devil is dead

[@irenenunya5662]

Best version is sung by Luke Kelly, RIP

[@YksiKaksi3]

A luvleh british lad explains why invaders are getting killed in foggy irish dew. !

[@norndev]

Are the people in the north who have been there since the 1600s not Irish? Do they not get a mention in Irish history? The 36th ulster division slaughtered like lambs at the somme?

[@Blochr379]

Im algerian but I love IRELAND SO MUCH IT MUST BE UNITEED

[@edw1n-z]

I expected him to sound like Jin the wind master. Im a bit disappointed 🙁

[@jelenakalashnikova]

I am unfortunately child of War and Foggy dew is waking emotions buried deep in my heart emotions that6 changed my genes and whole beeing. Sadly, it is timeless, Jesus help us.

[@ReginaldArthurWolfe]

Luke Kelly forever.

[@British-v1h]

Frongoch prenounce fro like from n like no goch like gor and ch like a Scottish or Irish person saying ach

[@Occident.]

Gaels! Resist the second Plantation of Ireland! IRELAND BELONGS TO THE IRISH 🇮🇪.💪

[@brianstewart5433]

Conor Mcgregor brought me here..

[@siddharthojha4055]

*Irish Nationalist song.

[@RockyStJohns]

Luke Kelly version is better than Sinead

[@davidbouvier8895]

It's pretty good alright. But whenever I hear Sinead passionately mourning those "fearless men but few" it brings tears to my eyes.

[@maryasuestark5208]

The Foggy Twink

[@KehoeDavid]

Ff Galway girl

[@leahm8166]

It’s a pity it’s in English 🤨

[@lfcforever2329]

Brilliant ...ya speak so well fair play.

[@政治団体大日本昆虫社]

Is feithideolaí Seapánach mé. An bhfuil tóir ar “Attack on Titan” in Éirinn? Is tír mhór í an Bhreatain ar a dtugtar Marle. Is cosúil gur Éireannaigh iad na Eldians taobh istigh de na ballaí.

[@Hainero2001]

Except they were stoppable. Weren't they?